Become a Leader in Literacy Education

Regis University’s Master of Education + Teacher License in Reading is designed to provide in-depth teacher preparation in literacy instruction.
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M.Ed. Teacher License in Reading

Degree Overview

The M.Ed. + Teacher License in Reading program provides licensed educators the skills to enhance the teaching of literacy, including reading, writing, speaking, viewing and language development for all populations. The curriculum covers a variety of teaching strategies and assessments that emphasize current, research-based best practices reflecting state literacy standards.

Program curriculum is blended with instructional technology so you have the technical knowledge to inspire a deeper level of learning among your students. Plus, our Teacher Education program is nationally approved through the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

Regis University offers approved programs in Reading Teacher for Colorado and Wyoming and Reading Specialist for Colorado only. These tracks are designed for licensed professional teachers as added endorsements only. Both the Reading Teacher and Reading Specialist tracks have specific requirements related to the amount of teaching and work done in practicum.

Designed by practicing professionals, the M.Ed. + License in Reading is primarily an online program. Although a few classes may be offered on campus as they are taken by other endorsement areas, this program is designed to be faced paced and for current educators.

A graduate license/endorsement is dependent on the major of your bachelor's degree. If the level and area of license/endorsement you are seeking does not correspond to your specific major, you may need to take additional undergraduate credits as required by Colorado or Wyoming laws and regulations for license/endorsement.

Paraprofessionals are offered a 10% preferred tuition discount for all education courses at CPS. Contact an enrollment counselor for details.

Reading Teacher (Colorado & Wyoming) – Added Endorsement
Total Degree Requirements:  30 credit hours
Professional sequence courses: 27 credit hours
Practicum course: 3 credit hours

Reading Specialist (Colorado only) – Added Endorsement
Total Degree Requirements:  30 credit hours
Professional sequence courses: 27 credit hours
Practicum course: 3 credit hours

Program Requirements

Listed below are the required courses for completion of this degree at Regis University. Please note that recent course requirement updates may not be reflected in the list below and you should contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126 for recent changes and updates.

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Course Descriptions

Listed below are the available courses offered at Regis University within this respective degree program. The courses below include the degree program requirements as well as subject related courses. Please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at 303.458.4126 for recent changes and updates. No course descriptions found.

EDRG 602 Reading/Writing Connections (3.00)

Studies the reading and writing connection, different models of literacy process development, and how to teach in an integrated approach. NOTE: Field experience component included.

EDRG 603 Emergent Literacy (3.00)

Studies the young learner as he or she learns to read and write. Emphasizes early learning strategies and developmental theory. NOTE: Field experience included.

EDRG 604 Literacy for the Diverse Learner (3.00)

Examines current research and strategies for teaching diverse learners who are multi-lingual, multi-cultural, or come from a disadvantaged environment. Also includes information on strategies for students with special needs. NOTE: Field experience included.

Cross listing(s): EDFD 640.

EDRG 606 Reading Assessment and Intervention (3.00)

Literacy assessment and diagnostic tools will be utilized and strategies for remediation implemented. Students will create clinic reports based on assessment experiences. Explores affective factors and current issues.Prerequisites: EDRG 603, EDRG 604 and EDRG 644 NOTE: Field experience included.

Pre-requisite: TAKE EDRG*603 AND EDRG*644;

EDRG 608 Evidence-Based Reading Techniques (3.00)

Presents information on evidence-based, advanced techniques in reading instruction, assessment, and remediation. Topics such as state policies, specific disabilities, and program evaluation will also be addressed. Prerequisites: EDRG 603, EDRG 604, EDRG 606 and EDRG 644 or permission of instructor. Note: Field experience required.

Pre-requisite: TAKE EDRG*644, EDRG*603, EDRG*604, EDRG*606;

EDRG 635 Reading Strategies/Secondary Student (3.00)

Reviews basic literacy instructional practices to help all secondary learners in their content areas as well as age appropriate remediation strategies for struggling readers. Prerequisites: EDRG 602, EDRG 603 and EDRG 644. NOTE: Field experience included.

Pre-requisite: TAKE EDRG*602, EDRG*603 AND EDRG*644;

EDRG 640 Org/Mgmt of Schl Literacy Prgrms (3.00)

Prepares teachers, coaches, and reading specialists in the organization and management of school reading programs. Includes information on coaching roles and embedded staff development. Culminates in a capstone project. Prerequisite(s) EDRG 602, EDRG 603, EDRG 604, EDRG 606, EDRG 608, EDRG 635 and EDRG 644. Note: Field experience required.

Pre-requisite: TAKE EDRG*602 EDRG*603 EDRG*604 EDRG*606 EDRG*608 EDRG*635 AND EDRG*644;

EDRG 644 Teaching Reading and Writing (3.00)

Provides graduate students with a variety of methods for teaching reading and writing. Uses current methodologies, research-based instructional practices, and ongoing assessment. Includes instruction and application of the five essential components of reading instruction. Note: Field experience required.

EDRG 653 Literacy for Students With Special Needs (3.00)

Focuses on research-based methods and curricula for teaching reading and writing to students with special learning needs. Emphasizes instructional assessment strategies, examines materials and modifications that are effective with special populations. Note: Field experience required.

EDRG 694 Practicum Reading Teacher (3.00)

Immerses students in literacy leadership scenarios. Experiential involvement, reflection, and application of skills and concepts gleaned from previous classes will be emphasized. Prerequisites: EDRG 602, EDRG 603, EDRG 604, EDRG 606, EDRG 608, EDRG 635, EDRG 640, EDRG 644, EDRG 653. Note: Field Experience required.

Pre-requisite: TAKE EDRG*602, EDRG*603, EDRG*604, EDRG*606, EDRG*608, EDRG*635, EDRG*640, EDRG*644, EDRG*653;

EDRG 695 Practicum Reading Specialist (3.00)

Provides a venue for experiential involvement in literacy instruction, issues, and programs. Reflection, evaluation, and application of skills and concepts gleaned from previous classes will be emphasized. Prerequisites: EDRG 602, EDRG 603, EDRG 604, EDRG 606, EDRG 608, EDRG 635, EDRG 640, EDRG 644, EDRG 653. Note: Field Experience required.

Pre-requisite: TAKE EDRG*602, EDRG*603, EDRG*604, EDRG*606, EDRG*608, EDRG*635, EDRG*640, EDRG*644, EDRG*653;

EDRG 697 Capstone Project in Literacy (3.00)

Students will review current research in the field of literacy to help them develop an applied project that improves teaching, intervention practices, curriculum, or the professional community.

Pre-requisite: TAKE EDRG*602 EDRG*603 EDRG*604 EDRG*606 EDRG*608 EDRG*635 EDRG*644 EDRG*653 EDRG*640;

How to Apply

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MATERIALS NEEDED FOR APPLICATION AND ADMISSION

Applicants seeking a master's degree from the College for Professional Studies must possess a baccalaureate degree from a U.S. regionally accredited college or university.

  • Application: Completed graduate application form
  • Application fee: $75.00 non-refundable application fee (waived for Regis University graduates)
  • Submit official transcript from each previously attended U.S. regionally accredited college or university. (Added License/Endorsement applicants need only the degree-bearing transcript). Official transcript must be sent directly from your previously attended schools to the CPS Admission Office.
  • Minimum overall GPA of 2.75 from previously attended colleges and universities. (Added License/Endorsement applicants: minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on degree-bearing transcript with option of supplying additional coursework transcripts.)
  • Critical analysis essay
  • Current résumé
  • One observation form from a person who has observed the applicant with children of the appropriate age
  • Copy of current teaching license or a fingerprint card**. Added License/Endorsement applicants: please send a copy of your current license in lieu of the Fingerprint Card.
  • Years of experience requirements: Reading Specialist applicants are required to have three years of teaching experience by completion of the program. Reading Teacher applications are required to have two years of teaching experience by completion of the program.
  • Additional admission requirements apply to international students who are non-U.S. citizens
  • Please remember: Applications that are incomplete and/or missing information will NOT be processed
  • Once registered in your first course, a $90 Task Stream fee will be applied toward your tuition. This fee is eligible for financial aid. Task Stream creates a webfolio where all evaluations, projects, papers and field hours are tracked in once place, which can be provided as a link to principals when you apply for teaching positions.

**To request a fingerprint card email teapp@regis.edu and provide your name and address. You can be fingerprinted at your local police or sheriff's department (call for hours of operation and fees). Enclose the card along with a money order or cashier's check for $39.50 made out to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and mail to Office of Admissions, Regis University, College for Professional Studies, 3333 Regis Blvd., P-28, Denver, CO 80221.

Application Deadlines*

Starts

Application Deadline

Spring 2 - 2013

February 4, 2013

Summer 1 - 2013

April 8, 2013

Summer 2 - 2013

June 3, 2013

* Your application file including all requirements, documents and fees, must be completed by the application deadline.

Tuition

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: Local Campus Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Degree Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Colorado Christian University M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction $18,050 36     $475 $950
Colorado State University Master of Education $16,249 - $26,017  30 - 52 $444 $2,929
Metropolitan State College of Denver M.A. in Teaching $13,929 - $15,669 43-49 $290 $1,459
Naropa M.A. in Contemplative Education $36,190 36 $900 $3,790
Regis University Master of Education with Licensure $19,605- $27,045 42 - 58 $465 $75
Regis University Master of Education without Licensure/Certification $14,025 - $16,815 30 - 36 $465 $75
University of Colorado at Boulder M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction $18,889 30 $541 $2,659
University of Colorado at Denver M.A. in Education (Licensure) $12,132 - $24,976 32 - 67 $349 $964 - $1,593
University of Colorado at Denver M.A. in Education (Non Licensure) $11,045 - $15,816 27 - 40 $349 $1,622 - $1,856
University of Denver M.A. in Education (Licensure) $21,233 27 $766 $560
University of Denver M.A. in Education (Non Licensure) $46,520 - $54,205 30 - 35 $1,531 $580 - $608

Graduate Degree Tuition Comparison Chart: National Online Programs
Comparison is based on Regis Board Approved 2012 Tuition and Fee Rates. Rates were gathered from other university websites as of June 2012.

Institution Degree Estimated Total Program Cost Semester Hours Required Cost per Semester Hour Estimated Fees for Program
Kaplan University M.S In Education $18,070 - $21,535 46 - 54 $385 $745
Argosy University Master of Education $18,160 - $21,730 30 - 36 $595 $310
Drexel University M.S. in Education $33,582 - $36,940 30 - 33 $1,119 $0
Jones International University M.A. in Education $18,100 - $28,900 30 - 48 $600 $100
Lesley University Master of Education $19,170 33 $525 $1,845
Regis University Master of Education with Licensure $19,605- $27,045 42 - 58 $465 $75
Regis University Master of Education without Licensure/Certification $14,025 - $16,815 30 - 36 $465 $75
University of Maryland-University College M.A. in Education (Non-Licensure) 22276 33 $659 $529
University of Phoenix M.A. in Education $21,900- $28,795 35-46 $585 $1,425 - $1,885
Walden University M.S. in Education $14,330 - $17,120 30-36 $465 $380

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